InBenjiWeTrust
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_HE'S already a great SuperCoach player, but star Wests Tigers playmaker Benji Marshall is set to hit the fantasy stratosphere in 2013.
The reason is two-fold. Firstly, he's back in his favourite five-eighth position this year.
Secondly, the new attack-oriented points system suits him perfectly.
The only drawback could be if youngster Jacob Miller, who has been promised first crack at halfback, takes over the kicking duties, which would rob Marshall of about 12 "free" SuperCoach points per game.
On Miller, he's a decent SuperCoach prospect for this year, but SuperCoaches certainly won't be falling over themselves to buy him.
He ticks one of the boxes required for cheapie, job security. But he lacks in the other key indicator for bargain buys, points potential. The Holden Cup premiership winner has a career SuperCoach average in the low 20s.
If he continues with that average, his lowly $125,600 starting price will actually go down, not up.
Robbie Farah will be a must once again - particularly under the new points system.
Loading up on hookers, not props, in the front row is essential to start the season because the new eight-metre rule (hit ups +8m score two points, hit-ups -8m score one point. All hit-ups scored two points last year) will drag down the price of big men.
The forwards also offer some tough questions. Despite the departures of Gareth Ellis (Super League) and Chris Heighington (Sharks), the Tigers still find themselves with a back row log jam. Adam Blair, Braith Anasta, Liam Fulton, Eddy Pettybourne, Bodene Thompson and possibly Curtis Sironen will all be vying for spots, so predicting game time is difficult.
In the front row, depth falls away after star props Aaron Woods and Keith Galloway. If one of these players goes down injured serious opportunities will open up. James Gavet ($102,500) and Matt Bell ($153,700) could be beneficiaries.
Gun youngster James Tedesco is a bargain basement option once again.
But he'll have to get past Tim Moltzen, who has been offered first crack at the fullback spot.
The stud: Benji Marshall
The dud: Jacob Miller_
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-supercoach-insider-the-tigers/story-e6frexnr-1226579785432
DT experts :frowning:
The reason is two-fold. Firstly, he's back in his favourite five-eighth position this year.
Secondly, the new attack-oriented points system suits him perfectly.
The only drawback could be if youngster Jacob Miller, who has been promised first crack at halfback, takes over the kicking duties, which would rob Marshall of about 12 "free" SuperCoach points per game.
On Miller, he's a decent SuperCoach prospect for this year, but SuperCoaches certainly won't be falling over themselves to buy him.
He ticks one of the boxes required for cheapie, job security. But he lacks in the other key indicator for bargain buys, points potential. The Holden Cup premiership winner has a career SuperCoach average in the low 20s.
If he continues with that average, his lowly $125,600 starting price will actually go down, not up.
Robbie Farah will be a must once again - particularly under the new points system.
Loading up on hookers, not props, in the front row is essential to start the season because the new eight-metre rule (hit ups +8m score two points, hit-ups -8m score one point. All hit-ups scored two points last year) will drag down the price of big men.
The forwards also offer some tough questions. Despite the departures of Gareth Ellis (Super League) and Chris Heighington (Sharks), the Tigers still find themselves with a back row log jam. Adam Blair, Braith Anasta, Liam Fulton, Eddy Pettybourne, Bodene Thompson and possibly Curtis Sironen will all be vying for spots, so predicting game time is difficult.
In the front row, depth falls away after star props Aaron Woods and Keith Galloway. If one of these players goes down injured serious opportunities will open up. James Gavet ($102,500) and Matt Bell ($153,700) could be beneficiaries.
Gun youngster James Tedesco is a bargain basement option once again.
But he'll have to get past Tim Moltzen, who has been offered first crack at the fullback spot.
The stud: Benji Marshall
The dud: Jacob Miller_
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-supercoach-insider-the-tigers/story-e6frexnr-1226579785432
DT experts :frowning:
